Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Slingshotaerospace

Remote
Fully remote
Design and build capabilities
Implementing right-sized solutions
Agile software development
Slingshot Aerospace is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their remote team to develop backend solutions for satellite operations, focusing on problem-solving and innovation. The ideal candidate should have over five years of experience in software development, a relevant degree, and active security clearance, with expertise in modern technologies and methodologies

Job Summary

  • As a Backend Software Engineer supporting Slingshot’s development, you will design and build capabilities that will enable our products to help solve satellite owner-operator problems.
  • You will be a multiplier for the entire engineering team by not only delivering high-quality code on time but by helping your teammates do so as well, and by mentoring and providing support whenever needed.
  • We're building a team of sharp, creative people who love solving hard problems.

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Slingshot Aerospace is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their remote team to develop backend solutions for satellite operations, focusing on problem-solving and innovation. The ideal candidate should have over five years of experience in software development, a relevant degree, and active security clearance, with expertise in modern technologies and methodologies.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • design and build capabilities
  • implementing right-sized solutions
  • Agile software development
  • build data platforms/pipelines
  • build and document APIs
  • event-driven architectures
  • cloud-based deployments (AWS)

Nice-to-have

  • curiosity over ego
  • initiative over waiting
  • people who genuinely care
  • shape the future of an industry

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in software development
  • 4-year degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
  • Active security clearance required
  • Top Secret preferred
  • Experience using Java/Kotlin, GraphQL/GraphQL subscriptions, REST, Docker, Kubernetes, React, Python
  • Experience with Infrastructure-As-Code solutions
  • Experience with containers and container orchestration
  • Deep working knowledge of Git and CI/CD tools
  • Experience with Kafka and CloudEvents
  • Knowledgeable in database design, performance, and troubleshooting

Work Rights

Active security clearance required; Top Secret preferred.

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